Dietary Cook

Colony Pointe Assisted Living • Columbia, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable, service-minded Dietary Cook to prepare and serve nutritious, home-style meals for residents, visitors, and staff. The cook follows dietician-approved menus, accommodates residents’ dietary needs, and helps create a welcoming, home-like dining experience while maintaining food quality, sanitation, and safety standards. The role is based at Colony Pointe Assisted Living Community in Columbia, Missouri. Available schedules include day shifts from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., an evening shift from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. with alternate weekends, and a weekend-only option. Full-time and part-time employment are available.

The position requires at least a grade-school education and applicants to be at least 18 years old. Previous quantity food-production experience is preferred, particularly in healthcare or senior living. The Dietary Cook works collaboratively with dietary and care teams and follows company policies, professional conduct standards, and HIPAA confidentiality guidelines. Physical duties include frequent standing, sitting, walking, and position changes; lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds; and pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds.

Americare describes its communities as supportive, family-oriented workplaces guided by its RISING values: Respect, Integrity, Servant Heart, Inspire, Nurture, and Growth. The company highlights opportunities for career growth, flexible scheduling, recognition, and an engaging team environment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Grade-school education required.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines.
• Attention to cleanliness, food safety, and detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with dietary and care teams.
• Dependable, organized, and service-oriented approach.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, and change positions frequently.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 25 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use hands and arms to reach, balance, kneel, stoop, and bend.
• Ability to safely operate kitchen appliances, tools, and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in quantity food production, especially in a healthcare or senior living setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for residents, visitors, and staff in a timely manner.
• Follow dietician-approved menus and accommodate individual resident dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen, dining, and food-storage areas.
• Store, label, and organize food according to food-safety guidelines.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Set up and clear dining areas before and after meals.
• Safely operate kitchen appliances, tools, and equipment.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and professional conduct standards.
• Maintain resident confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Use carts when transporting food and supplies.
• Wear appropriate protective equipment when handling knives, sharp objects, and hot surfaces, and wear skid-resistant, supportive footwear.
• Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation.
• Participate in company drug-testing procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive paid time off plan.
• Daily access to wages.
• Complimentary meals while working.
• Tuition assistance.
• Health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Recognition and appreciation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED